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It was a good experience for us to learn about photography and broaden our horizons. So I'm very honored to be invited to this project and study with people all over the world. (Beijing Team 2011)

- Daisy Wang -
This program made me realize what is like to be a professional photographer in the real, non academy world. I am very excited to continue to pursue and become a professional photographer. (Denver Team 2011)

- Melissa Hadji -
Confidence, guidance, and friendship are the three words that can define my experience with my mentor. (Los Angeles Team 2010)

- Elizabeth Barr -
This project has taught me that I can find success and positively by doing what I love. I feel more confident and capable now, and that's extremely important to me. (Pennsylvania Team 2010)

- Kelly Lanzendorfer -
With inspirational guidance, my mentors taught me the ropes of envisioning and executing a photography project from start to finish—an experience that has definitely paid dividends many times over. The program helped me to uncover the creative fire within myself. (New York Team 2013; Winner Best Image)

- Chase Guttman -
It is funny how this program changed me as a photographer but also how much it influenced me as a person. Thank you very much for the whole experience of the mentoring program. (Bristol UK Team 2013; Winner Best Image)

- Anna Pitrowska -
I went into YPA hoping to learn about photography as a profession and to make a series I would be proud of and at the end of it all I built a work that is honest and courageous, I learned how to use my camera as an artist's tool, and I feel indebted to YPA and my team of mentors and fellow photographers for such an amazing experience. (Portland Team 2013; Best Overall Mentee)

- Mei Ratz -
I approach photography differently now because prior to this mentorship, I was scared to be the driving force behind the shoot. I’ve gained confidence in coming up with a concept, organizing shoot dates and models, and executing that plan. There is no better way to learn something than doing it. (Los Angeles Team 2013)

- Kristi Knupp -
The exposure I got while taking part in this mentorship was invaluable. I now am more deliberate when I shoot and I know what to expect when trying to find subjects for my projects. I have learned how to see in a more advanced way. (Portland Team 2013)

- Sofia Marcus-Myers -

ASMP NY Photo Assistant’s Intensive

A Two-Day Photo Assistant's Workshop Featuring Panel Discussions, Networking and a Full Day of Hands-On Photo Shoots. Leading Photographers and Assistants Provide Insight and Practical Skills Necessary in Today's Photography Environment. Learn From Such Photographers and Assistants as: Missy Davis • Steve Giralt • Drew Gurian…

Sabrina Baloun is a Winner in PDN’s TASTE Competition

As part of YPA's 2016 Mentoring Program, "American Landscapes", Sabrina Baloun from Team Boston photographed Island Creek Oysters Farmers in Duxbury, Massachusetts for her project. She decided to enter PDN's annual food photography competition, TASTE, with a series of images from her YPA project. YPA is thrilled to…

Houston Center for Photography’s 2017 Fellowship

YPA is excited to share some information from the Exhibitions and Website Coordinator at the Houston Center for Photography about their 2017 photography fellowships. The 2017 call for entries is now open and their deadline for submissions has been extended to October 31, 2016. Two…

Alex Ramirez

Hands and Feet of American Labor Words & Images © Alex Ramirez. The 2016 Presidential elections have stirred up a conversation about racial identity in the United States. In particular, the role of immigrants and the discussion of labor has rallied both supporters and critics,…

Frank-Mengchuan Wu

Self-Entertaining Words & Images © Frank-Mengchuan Wu. In this American Dream oriented era, every person is holding their dreams and striving to make them come true. They treat their self as a unique individual, so they always try to look charming in people's eyes. People…

Support YPA

YPA's Mission

Where Are They Now?

YPA's Team

2016 Mentoring Program: American Landscapes

Membership

Support YPA

Education

ASMP NY Photo Assistant’s Intensive

Sabrina Baloun is a Winner in PDN’s TASTE Competition

Houston Center for Photography’s 2017 Fellowship

Alex Ramirez

Frank-Mengchuan Wu

Daion Chesney

Wesley Sun

Stefanie Candelario